Twelve schools denied realignment

July 17, 2003

(Thomaston-AP) -- The Georgia High School Association has refused the requests of 12 schools that resisted a statewide realignment plan, but it granted the appeals of three schools.

Peachtree Ridge, a new school opening in Gwinnett County, will be moved from Region 8-AAAAA to Region 7-AAAAA so it can play against natural rivals Collins Hill, North Gwinnett and Duluth. Stone Mountain High School won its appeal to play in Region 5-AAAA instead of 6-AAAA, and Social Circle High School will play in Region 8-A instead of Region 7-A.